Don Marler

          Donald L. Marler, age 86, of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his residence.  Don was born on Wednesday, November 21, 1934 in Desloge. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Festus and the local Boilermakers Union.  

          Don was preceded in death by his parents Austin and Pearl (LaChance) Marler.

          Don was a loving husband and father who loved his kids and grandkids dearly. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Mizzou basketball along with gardening, going to church and spending his time with his fur baby Princess. 

          He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Freda L. (Ratty) Marler; two daughters, Pamela Dallas and husband Robert, Marsha Adams and husband Chris; five grandchildren, Chastity (David), Merissa (Tim), Chad (Tiara), Chris and Joshua; eleven great-grandchildren, Taylor (Alli), Tanner, Blaise, Cody (Savannah), Leo, Nautica, Jadyn (Whitney), Cadence, Nerik, Caselyn and James;  great-great-granddaughter, Harper. 

          Visitation will be Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4 pm to 8 pm at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre. Visitation will resume on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 10:00 am until time of services at 12:00 pm at C.Z. Boyer & Chapel in Bonne Terre with Bro. Pete Ruble officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Potosi. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Lung Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.   C.Z. Boyer and Son request masks or facial coverings to be worn at all times.